re: Alabama Basketball Recruiting and Offseason Talk

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just completely bungled an internal investigation

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More likely, they weren't going looking for infractions, which is a very common compliance strategy. If you don't find problems, you don't have to report them. Have a good source that is Zona's approach with Sean Miller for example

Have to keep in mind that NCAA enforcement didn't have the manpower to investigate before this scandal, they can't handle this scandal.

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doubt they would risk sanctions

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Why not? Many, many teams took that risk in this. Truth be told, it probably is the smart play with limited downside.

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....If not, why suspend him at all?

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Because Alabama knew about a potential eligibility issue and reported it. NCAA favors proactive steps on eligibility issues and hammers schools who knowingly roll the dice.

Sitting out a borderline exhibition against the North South Directionally Challenged Schools on your schedule is a small price to pay.

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the smart play with limited downside.

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It is hard to believe that it is anything more than a slap on the wrist with probation, forfeit games and maybe lose a scholarship at worst


That is a small price to pay for the excitement generated by playing Collin Sexton.